I need some help on LC LJ Torana centre wheel caps the GTR type how many different types are there and how do you tell the difference
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GTR Wheel caps
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 06:02 PM
Hi Les,
The black ones with the Holden Lion logo are from LJ
The red ones with Holden Lion logo are from LC !!
By the way anyone got any a good set of LC caps they want to part with ???
cheers
Luke
The black ones with the Holden Lion logo are from LJ
The red ones with Holden Lion logo are from LC !!
By the way anyone got any a good set of LC caps they want to part with ???
cheers
Luke
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 06:24 PM
I will have in about 3 mths we are about to make them .By the way anyone got any a good set of LC caps they want to part with ???
Which is the most popular red or black
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 07:28 PM
I'd suggest the black LJ would be most popular (more ljs) but the LC ones are considerably rarer.
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 07:51 PM
There seems to be alot more LJ ones floating about! I have been keeping an eye out for a set of LC ones but haven't seen any on ebay for quite some time.
I would say that LC centre caps are harder to find but LJ caps would probably be a bigger seller!
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I would say that LC centre caps are harder to find but LJ caps would probably be a bigger seller!
L
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 07:58 PM
hear is two different ones les the one onthe left is origi the
the right one if look close you can see its different
O and as for the colour change the red/ orange colour in the lc caps i think barry
as got the paint code. so you can get the colour right + i think the gtr badgers should be mabe this colour two???
cheers....
the right one if look close you can see its different
O and as for the colour change the red/ orange colour in the lc caps i think barry
as got the paint code. so you can get the colour right + i think the gtr badgers should be mabe this colour two???
cheers....
Edited by dave720gtr, 19 April 2006 - 08:04 PM.
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 08:21 PM
Both are original , just different.
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 08:28 PM
go xu1 do you no what a repo one looks like as there
was a fella in SA making them years ago
was a fella in SA making them years ago
Edited by dave720gtr, 19 April 2006 - 08:29 PM.
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 09:18 PM
I've not heard of anyone making repros before. Not saying its not the case though.
I'd hate to be paying for a tool to whack those out for such a limited market.
I know from experience that the tool to make the triangular emboss in the heatshields I make was over $500.
I'd hate to be paying for a tool to whack those out for such a limited market.
I know from experience that the tool to make the triangular emboss in the heatshields I make was over $500.
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 09:40 PM
i was wrong it was xu1 caps i just had a look
a the old book the add was in ,...
sorry
a the old book the add was in ,...
sorry
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 10:31 PM
I have some caps and there are at least 3 different lion emblems each having about the same difference as shown in the previous picture.
Of all I have I will check which is the most common. When it comes to making them, I would suggest the most common type would be the way to go as the new ones will match a larger existing market.
Of all I have I will check which is the most common. When it comes to making them, I would suggest the most common type would be the way to go as the new ones will match a larger existing market.
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Posted 19 April 2006 - 11:03 PM
We would like the largest market but we want them to be correct any help would be appreciatedI have some caps and there are at least 3 different lion emblems each having about the same difference as shown in the previous picture.
Of all I have I will check which is the most common. When it comes to making them, I would suggest the most common type would be the way to go as the new ones will match a larger existing market.
Les
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 12:56 AM
hey les
i have an lc one that i'll loan you for a set of repo ones
it's in new condition
if your interested pm me with some contact details
cheers tom
i have an lc one that i'll loan you for a set of repo ones
it's in new condition
if your interested pm me with some contact details
cheers tom
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 01:19 PM
Tomhey les
i have an lc one that i'll loan you for a set of repo ones
it's in new condition
if your interested pm me with some contact details
cheers tom
I may take you up on that if we have any problems with samples
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 01:21 PM
The next batch should be the correct colourI think the gtr badgers should be mabe this colour two???
cheers....
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Posted 20 April 2006 - 03:19 PM
Off topic
Les, please LJ tailight surrounds please
Cheers
Loui
Les, please LJ tailight surrounds please
Cheers
Loui
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Posted 21 April 2006 - 10:10 AM
LJ tail lamp surrounds are not as easy as you think the material is the biggest problem (getting it in smaller quantities that is the problem) and also some one to make them, I will have more news around the end of May early June on them and LC LJ head lamp rims.Off topic
Les, please LJ tailight surrounds please
Cheers
Loui
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Posted 21 April 2006 - 12:51 PM
Les, I think to sell more, you need to cater for both LC and LJ - the difference is only in the colour surrounding the Lion logo. In addition, whereas I believe that repro LJ GTR wheel nuts are available, if you also made LC GTR 'acorn' wheel nuts available, they would probably sell well as a package (then add the dress rings, etc etcWe would like the largest market but we want them to be correct any help would be appreciated
Les
)The caps would need to be accurate and strong around the cutouts for the wheel nuts though - the originals tend to get mashed in between the nut and the rim when tightening up the wheel nuts, which makes them not fit so well.
Also, to expand the market a little, the cap is very similar to that used on the HK/T/G GTS 14" wheel trims. The only difference that I am aware of is that the GTS ones didn't have cutouts for the wheel nuts - they had circular pads in these areas with a small hole in the centre of each pad, so that the centre cap could be screwed into the 14" wheel trim. Because the whole 14" trim comes off as one piece though, the GTS ones don't seem to get as damaged as the GTR ones, so you may not sell as many GTS ones. Still worth a bit of research though.
If you get stuck, I can probably supply samples of LC, LJ and GTS Monaro caps and LC GTR wheel nuts. I'm pretty sure I have some of each in storage somewhere.
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Posted 21 April 2006 - 07:19 PM
Thanks Dangerous
I will check the section where the wheel nut goes, I do not think we can do better; but it won�t hurt to investigate that problem. The wheel nuts are available part number
WN1002A for 1 or WN10045 for 5. The wheel trim is also a good idea which I will follow up. The centre cap for the Monaro may have the same lion but the dimensions are different and the angles also differ, I will have another look we may be able to make a compromise that is not that visible to the naked eye
Thanks again
Les
I will check the section where the wheel nut goes, I do not think we can do better; but it won�t hurt to investigate that problem. The wheel nuts are available part number
WN1002A for 1 or WN10045 for 5. The wheel trim is also a good idea which I will follow up. The centre cap for the Monaro may have the same lion but the dimensions are different and the angles also differ, I will have another look we may be able to make a compromise that is not that visible to the naked eye
Thanks again
Les
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